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FeaturedThe Reserve Bank has notified financial institutions of an update to the UNSC 1267/1989 ISIL & Al-Qaida sanctions list under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967, requiring immediate compliance for freezing assets linked to designated individuals or entities.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court, in a suo motu case, directed mapping of vulnerable zones, enhanced CCTVs, lighting, and police patrols in Delhi-NCR after noting lack of progress in women's safety post-Nirbhaya.
FeaturedThe RBI has notified financial institutions of the designation of a terrorist organization under Section 35(1)(a) of the UAPA, 1967, and directed strict enforcement of asset-freezing and reporting obligations under the First Schedule of the Act.
FeaturedDelhi HC sets aside summoning order against director for not examining individual role or specific material.
FeaturedThe NCLAT clarifies that Section 14 moratorium under IBC protects only the corporate debtor, not its directors, allowing criminal and homebuyer claims to proceed.
FeaturedRBI directs all regulated entities to comply with UAPA, 1967 after designation of a new terrorist organisation under Section 35(1)(a), requiring strict monitoring and reporting.
FeaturedSAFEMA Tribunal upholds attachment of pre-offence, legitimately acquired property as equivalent value of proceeds of crime under PMLA when actual proceeds are unavailable.
FeaturedFollowing the UAPA designation of Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation, RBI has directed all regulated entities to freeze assets and cease transactions linked to the entity.
FeaturedRBI directs all financial institutions to enforce restrictions under UAPA following the government’s designation of a new terrorist organisation listed in the First Schedule of the Act.
FeaturedPunjab & Haryana High Court has rebuked GST authorities for arresting a trader despite ongoing judicial proceedings, directing immediate release and flagging record manipulation.
FeaturedThe Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that raising secessionist slogans and inciting violence will prima facie constitute unlawful activity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This ruling reinstates charges against Mohd Yousuf Lone, highlighting significant implications for similar cases in the region.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 8(2) of PMLA, the ED must record a finding before freezing assets. This decision quashes the Enforcement Directorate's freeze on Rs. 100 crores belonging to Coda Payments, emphasizing the necessity for procedural adherence.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court expressed concerns over the impact of scandalous allegations against judges on judicial careers, while handling a plea from YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja.